Back by demand – Pacific Curls’ AOTNZ Tour 3 – 23 March

Audiences can’t get enough of them. Arts On
Tour NZ is proud to announce the third national tour in as
many years of Pacific
Curls, an acclaimed group of performers with a unique
combination of Pacifica, Maori and Celtic influences
utilising ukulele, guitar, kalimba, percussion and vocals
with Taonga Puoro (traditional Maori instruments) and
Scottish fiddle!

The group features world class fiddle
player, Sarah Beattie, virtuoso ukulele player Kim Halliday
and stunning vocalist Ora Barlow, teamed on this tour with
highly regarded singer songwriter, Dave Alley.

The
performersHaving long been sought after as a
virtuoso guitar player, Kim Halliday has reinvented
herself with her ukulele performances and multi-instrumental
expertise, as well as her song writing ability. Kim has
toured previously with Whirimako Black, Ardijah, Big Belly
Woman and other bands and musicians too many to mention
here. Kim has been involved in over 25 recording projects,
including two documentary soundtracks.

Long-time
fiddle player, Scottish born Sarah Beattie performs
with a passion reflecting her deep connection to Scottish
music. Trained at the world renowned Royal Scottish Academy
of Music and Drama, Sarah has also toured with the Scottish
National Symphony, Brave Hearts of Scotland and trance band,
Loonaloop.

Singer songwriter and percussionist Ora
Barlow combines her knowledge of traditional Maori
musical instruments with a stunning vocal range and a love
of improvisation. After being invited to the Commonwealth
Games celebrations in 2002 in Manchester, Ora began her
association with Celtic traditions. She has released six
albums and been involved in countless musical
collaborations.

Dave Alley is a New Zealand born
musician and producer who over 25 or more years has created
his own rhythmic melodic style - a style which reflects the
many musicians from Oceania, Africa, the Americas, UK,
Ireland and Europe he has played with and learnt from.
Highly regarded as a guitarist, percussionist, singer and
song-writer, Dave has toured New Zealand, Ireland, United
Kingdom and parts of Europe as a solo artist or as a member
of many duos and bands. www.davealley.co.nz

Arts On Tour New ZealandArts On Tour New
Zealand (AOTNZ) organises tours of outstanding New Zealand
performers to rural and smaller centres in New Zealand. The
trust receives funding from Creative New Zealand and liaises
with local arts councils, repertory theatres and community
groups to bring the best of musical and other talent to
country districts.

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